I know our future will be real

I know our future will be real
29 December 2024
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Every waking day I would plod
a cruel world that has us doubt God
living like cattle they would prod
slaves to their ever-growing wealth

I watch as starts their horrid game
to whom will they now shift the blame
North or South the beast is the same
all puppets bow to one master

Something awakes in my heart
a feeling something I could start
would bring back those life tore apart
just like the rip within my frame

Right from the sight of the rubbles
I know how to end our troubles
Tomorrow rings end of doubles
as I tear the fake from my eye

I push a door I know I must
arms flailing through a cloud of dust
I gather within blood and rust
I steel my nerves for conclusion

In my brain I am always free
though I battle the fearsome three
the system, fear and a weak me
I know our future will be real

Reading of the poem (with a bit of a sore throat):
Damien Rice - Hypnosis 

The road to a brighter future

The road to a brighter future
26 December 2024
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The Grey reached into our mindscapes
revealing what lay under drapes
a reality one escapes
a minefield of degradation

They would treat us just like cattle
wayward tribe to push and rattle
our daily life turned a battle
to be, not survive, endless chore

Fortitude became my treasure
I gathered with utmost pleasure
more of heart than I could measure
its essence made me more aware

I ventured into dark alleys
brought the people into rallies
watched them go aboard the galleys
there seemed to be no end to it

A journey back into time past
brought me solace I hoped would last
though shadows on my soul it cast
some sensation from it lingered

This was a victory to take
a comfort for our race to make
a way to lift the burning ache
the road to a brighter future


Written in the context of Ronovan writes Ovi poetry challenge using the word “treasure” as inspiration. For the rules and more poems, follow this link https://ronovanwrites.com/2024/12/25/ovi-poetry-challenge-80-treasure-is-your-inspiration/

Reading of the poem:
Dhafer Youssef - Blending Souls & Shades

Inner strength would pervade all souls

Inner strength would pervade all souls
14 December 2024


Soldiers amassed over the hills
Their presence gave the crowds the chills
as they felt from the gas the spills
winding slowly into their veins

The dark pervaded all corners
muffled the voice of the warners
stifled the sobs of the mourners
bestowed upon the thieves all praise

Unworthy men in the sun basked
their faces from horror were masked
no accounts no questions were asked
they were free to create havoc

All joy seemed to dwindle away
no purpose no person to sway
a wild journey into the fray
yet a voice seemed to speak of hope

Someday the daffodils will rise
so high above the reddened skies
as the throngs would gasp in surprise
a new day would pierce through the night

Hearts surviving alienation
minds no more prey to temptation
thoughts cleft of subordination
inner strength would pervade all souls

Reading of the poem:
Bjork - The Gate

I see within futures we’ll have

I see within futures we’ll have
13 October 2024
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A future gleamed in the distance
What could have triggered its presence
my wishful thinking for instance?
my thoughts triggered worlds that twirled on

Manuscripts from high doors falling
black on white writings kept calling
the lines blurred as I’d start reading
today and tomorrow were inked

A dip into the deep to see
oceans that stretched infinity
sirens with tales to spin so free
land to water moving to air

Light morse code caught retina thrice
blue spirits playing with me nice
serving me meal with wholesome spice
I see within futures we’ll have


Written in the context of Ronovanwrites Ovi Poetry challenge. For the full rules and more poems, follow this link.

Reading of the poem:
Karliene - Siren Song

Wet eyes follow stars

Wet eyes follow stars
14 December 2021

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Into creation
hurtling on through the cosmos
indigo orb swirls

Sphere twirling upwards
A sapphire world speeds on
into turquoise wells

The planet moves slow
blue waters flow silently
wet eyes follow stars

Reading of the poem:
Illenium - Fractures (feat. Nevve)

Written in the context of Ronovan writes weekly Haiku prompt challenge using the words “Blue”, “World” and their synonyms. For more information on rules and for reading other poets’ contributions please follow this link here    

The sea progresses

The sea progresses
1 October 2021
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The winds carried me
delicate wings fluttering
in ascent of skies

Dark clouds gathered tight
In graceful touch of the night
while the moons surged sleek

The days’ rise upturned
sunlit landscapes glittered white
The tides washed the beach

Sparkling sugar straits
reflections of sandy slopes
swell under the sun

Bright eyes stretch inwards
gathering the suns rays’ kiss
irises spotless

The sea progresses
my body in solemn vow
meets dizzy waves’ pull

Reading of the poem
Niyaz - Arzusun
Written in the context of Ronovan writes weekly haiku challenge using the words “clean”, “rise” or their synonyms. More on the rules and other poets’ contribution here
https://ronovanwrites.com/2021/09/27/ronovan-writes-weekly-haiku-poetry-prompt-challenge-377-clean-and-rise/  

A flag flying high

A flag flying high
23 August 2021

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Only the question
mattered more than the answer
Twined cause and effect

Common inquiry
A probe into grey matter
Symptom of the quest

Pillars of queries
Symbols of the need to know
A trace of lives lived

Myriads of half-truths
Sign of the times etched in blood
Reality blurred

Picking up the clues
Omen of a time gone by
Skies high in bosom

She survived inquests
Her mind a token of light
A flag flying high

Reading of the poem:
Strings of a Bard (acoustic) - Estas Tonne (2021)
Written in the context of Ronovan writes weekly haiku challenge using the words question and sign or their synonyms. More on the rules and other poets’ contribution here https://ronovanwrites.com/2021/08/23/ronovan-writes-weekly-haiku-poetry-prompt-challenge-372-question-and-sign/

To cradle of light

To cradle of light
27 November 2020 
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Mind’s tendrils
nailing the target
course reset
no regret
The hand on my heart measure
of pulsing leisure
  
Within eye
the whispering trees
build gardens 
of morrows
bridges of new intentions
my bosom crosses
  
The journey
a flight within reeds
Ticking clock 
awaits none
Elementary treasures
growing from the shrubs
  
Untangling
sister’s weaving spun
through the heat
that melts all
A riddle for mind to fall
A tale to recall
  
Adventure
the soul has begun
within joints
it anoints
hands drawing cardinal points
spaces the eye seeks
  
The light flows
within my body
It quivers
in rivers
messages it delivers
to cradle of light
  
Messiah Project - Region Of Darkness, Cradle Of Light 
Reading of the poem: 

The souls spared

The souls spared

4 April 2020

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Smother not

The wilful intent

It breathes low

Remedies

For the dark venture to cease

The mind none to tease

 

Pursue Art

Within mighty heart

The power

To harness

Kingdoms beyond the darkness

Where brave stand duress

 

Look beyond

Written in the skies

The hearts paired

The souls spared

The breach a keen reminder

When the mind despaired

 

Reading of the poem:

The Lumineers – Sleep On The Floor (Official Video)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v4pi1LxuDHc

The Shaman Tales 8 : The connection to GAIA

The Shaman Tales 8 : The connection to GAIA

3 April 2020

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The first time she had watched the magic spell mutate was when she had released a spell for rain and more than ten creative people read it. She had then compounded that spell and released it again to be read anew. The resulting spell was for a proliferation of butterflies that she had watched gracefully fill the space in her garden. It was a beautiful sight indeed to watch the tiger backs and other species frolic among the flowers. As a result there had been so many more flowers growing in the garden for the rest of the other springs.

 

She then thought about GAIA’s program for natural disasters that were supposed to occur on the Earth. It was difficult even when connected to GAIA to explain to her that she did not need to carry out her plan of natural disasters to reduce the number of human beings let alone when not connected to her. She seemed bent on her intent and saw the proliferation of human beings on her surface as a disease that required a remedy. According to GAIA, the remedy was to tackle this disease by reducing it in given areas.

 

She thought back to how human beings also thought they should preserve balance among wild animals in reserve parks by hunting down the ones that proliferated beyond the sustainable level for equilibrium. Surely she could see how GAIA, with the loss of connection to most human beings, perceived them as a threat to the balance upon her. If only human beings were more connected to GAIA she thought. Surely if human beings changed their parasitic way of behaving towards nature, GAIA could be persuaded to not initiate that series of disasters. It seemed, however, that the first of the series of disasters had already been set in motion…

 

Lamb – Wise enough

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5t5QSiydF9Y